Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested 4 suspects involved in a one-chance robbery and attempted kidnap in Life Camp Area of Abuja leading to the rescue of two victims in the process.
In a statement signed by the police Public Relations Officer FCT command Josephine Adeh, the Command received a distress report that a victim called alleging that she had been abducted by suspected criminals who demanded a ransom of ₦1,000,000 for her release.
The statement said Upon receipt of the report, police operatives from Life Camp Division immediately swung into action through the deployment of digital and tactical intelligence which led to the arrest of the suspects at Dape Village after a near-deadly confrontation with the police.
The statement added that the Two victims were rescued during the operation while one of them, who sustained multiple stab wounds inflicted by the suspects, was promptly rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
The arrested suspects are Solomon Tanko, Samuel Audu Chigozie Joseph and Emmanuel Chidiebere
Further investigation revealed that the suspects have been involved in a series of one-chance robberies around the Bannex and Kado areas, using a vehicle with tinted windows to deceive unsuspecting passengers.
The statement noted that they had picked and robbed six (6) victims, men and women, before their arrest.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects include 15 international passports, two sharp daggers, two cutlasses, bloodstained documents, four mobile phones, two hammers, and three biros.
The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ajao Adewale has commended the swift response of the Life Camp Divisional Police Officers and urged residents to always trust the police and report incidents promptly for quick intervention.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
